Through the halcyon days of summer I plundered the garden for the fattest, juiciest, reddest of red tomatoes. The days shortened. Marine fog drifted across the fields poking destructive fingers into the garden. Time to harvest the tomatoes, ripe … Continue reading
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I will never forget the first time I tasted date squares. I was still in public school. My best friend’s Mom was an excellent cook and baker. One day after-school she served us a treat that had me over the … Continue reading
Bundt cakes generally have a dense crumb the better to hold the exotic turban shape of the bundt pan. This is also the reason that bundt cake pans have a centre hole. It allows the cake to bake more evenly. … Continue reading
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Don’t you just love a cake you can whip up at a moments notice. A cake that comes out of the oven and is ready to serve almost immediately. One that is a doodle to make. And a cake that … Continue reading
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I have been making this Panettone recipe every Christmas for more than thirty years. Our son would not consider it Christmas unless this gorgeous bread appeared on the breakfast table December 25th. Panettone is an Italian sweet bread that originated … Continue reading
This is a fabulous combination of hot Italian sausage and shatteringly delicate puff pastry. Each one bite portion is an explosion of wonderful favour and texture. The honey mustard dip takes the old-fashioned sausage rolls to dazzling new heights. … Continue reading
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There is nothing more divine than a perfectly executed pâté. It is heaven on a plate. You can make a lunch out of it. Serve it before dinner. I have even been known to spread this buttery rich … Continue reading
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Clafouti of any kind makes a simple and wonderful desert, or an absolutely indulgent breakfast. It’s the kind of dish I keep in my apron pocket for those times when I want to whip up a dessert on short notice. … Continue reading
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When you harvest fresh fruit from a Meyer lemon tree in the dark of winter you hold summer in your hand. The fragrance of the blossoms. The glossy leaves shining in the gray light. Your fingers caressing the finely … Continue reading
We live out in the country wedged between the mighty Fraser River a few minutes walk north of us and the Pacific Ocean a short drive to the west. This enviable location does come with a problem. A micro-climate with … Continue reading
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